Joseph Quinn’s Eddie Munson in ‘Stranger Things’ death sealed as Duffer brothers crush comeback rumours

‘Stranger Things’ creators confirm Eddie Munson won’t return, ending fan theories surrounding Joseph Quinn’s fate

The Duffer brothers have finally crushed all remaining fan theories about Eddie Munson’s survival in Stranger Things. In a new interview with Empire, they confirmed that Joseph Quinn’s beloved character will not reappear in the upcoming fifth and final season. Despite months of speculation, the creators made it clear that Munson’s story truly ended in season four.

Matt Duffer explained that the rumours had gone too far, adding that Quinn himself had been playfully feeding fan curiosity. During a fan convention in Belgium, the actor teased attendees with a cryptic response when asked about returning to Hawkins, saying, “I do know, but I’m not telling you.” Fans interpreted it as a hint at a comeback, but the Duffer brothers have now set the record straight. “I love that Joe Quinn is toying with people,” Matt said, “but no, he’s dead. He’s fully under that ground.”

Joseph Quinn became a global breakout star after joining Stranger Things as Eddie Munson in season four, earning instant cult status for his heavy metal energy and tragic heroism. Since leaving the Netflix phenomenon, Quinn has rapidly built a major Hollywood career, starring in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II and the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps. The actor’s meteoric rise has made him one of Britain’s most sought-after talents, adding even more weight to his absence from the show’s finale.

Although the Duffer brothers confirmed that Munson’s arc has ended, they teased that Stranger Things season five will feature several new faces, including Terminator icon Linda Hamilton as a powerful government agent. With filming underway and anticipation at an all-time high, fans are bracing themselves for the series’ final chapter, even as they mourn the loss of Eddie Munson once more.

The confirmation marks the end of an era for the Hellfire Club faithful who campaigned relentlessly for Eddie’s return. While the character’s death remains one of the most emotional scenes in Netflix history, the Duffer brothers have made one thing clear: some legends are meant to stay buried.